We understand how important it is to have a friendly and knowledgeable vet available to see your horse, pony or donkey no matter the time of day or night. We have partnered with another local independent equine veterinary practice (Priory Veterinary Surgeons) to provide a 24/7 emergency service while allowing our team to have the time off they dese ...
You must hold an export health certificate to export horses, ponies and donkeys. The regulations differ depending on the destination country. Dr Ryan McCarthy and Dr Meagan Burbury hold Official Veterinarian (O.V.) status and are therefore able to carry out the required checks to obtain the certificate. We recommend our clients see the Animal and P ...
Vaccination of your horse, pony or donkey is a vital part of an overall preventative healthcare plan. We recommend vaccination against influenza and tetanus as minimum, and if you are competing you may require proof of vaccination. At GVG Brooks Equine we care about your friend’s overall health, and therefore as minimum recommend vaccination against ...
All horses, ponies, donkeys and related species are required by law to have a passport. This allows identification of the horse and gives information on the individual’s status at the end of its life. If the animal is intended for human consumption this restricts what medication they can receive, all of which must be documented in the passport. The ...
We understand the need for affordable routine veterinary care for your horses. For this reason we offer zone visits for some routine work. These are set days where a vet is in a particular area for short duration appointments of no longer than 20 minutes, where a visit fee of only £15 applies. ...
Our reproduction services are led by Dr Meagan Burbury, who holds the post graduate Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice, specialising in Equine Stud Medicine. We offer a full range for reproductive services including pre-breeding assessment of your mare, management for natural cover, Artificial Insemination with fresh/chilled or frozen semen ...
GVG Brooks Equine can offer investigation and advice if your horse or pony develops a medical problem, whether it is an endocrine (hormone) disease such as PPID (Cushings), a heart murmur, an eye problem, a gastrointestinal issue or weight loss, for example, we can help. With a mobile video endoscopy system and ultrasound, we can carry out airway in ...
We provide a comprehensive modern dentistry service, including routine examination and rasping and advanced treatments. Modern dentistry is about preventative care, as in people – we recommend 6-12 monthly routine check-ups to identify problems early and provide prompt treatment to avoid unnecessary discomfort. We know horses’ can be ex ...
Please contact us to discuss your requirements. Our experienced vets at GVG Brooks equine will be able to carry out one of two types of vetting on behalf of our own clients and on behalf of non-registered clients. The five stage vetting is recommended for most horses, but particularly for horses that have previously been used for athletic purposes (r ...
Gastroscopy Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) can cause a wide variety of symptoms in horses, such as poor performance, behaviour changes, colic, weight loss, nervousness, aggression as well as resentment of girthing, leg aids or grooming. Gastroscopy can be performed on the yard for horses with suspicion of Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS). T ...
